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Leader of Government Business in the Senate and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, highlights a point while addressing the Senate on Friday (March 26).
Leader of Government Business in the Senate and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, highlights a point while addressing the Senate on Friday (March 26).

Senate Passes Bill to Strengthen Enforcement Measures

The Disaster Risk Management (Amendment) Act, 2021, which will strengthen enforcement measures relating to the management of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, was approved in the Senate on Friday (March 26). The Bill seeks to amend the Disaster Risk Management Act...
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (standing at centre) and Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth North Eastern, Delroy Slowley (standing at left), observe as retired nurse Millie Lecky (seated) is given her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination by Public Health nurse at the Balaclava Health Centre, Yaneek Sterling. Occasion was the observation of the COVID-19 vaccination process at the facility by the Minister and representatives from the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (standing at centre) and Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth North Eastern, Delroy Slowley (standing at left), observe as retired nurse Millie Lecky (seated) is given her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination by Public Health nurse at the Balaclava Health Centre, Yaneek Sterling. Occasion was the observation of the COVID-19 vaccination process at the facility by the Minister and representatives from the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA).

30,000 Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine Administered So Far
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, looks on as retired nurse, Mavis Gregory, receives her first dose of the AstraZeneca coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine on Thursday (March 25), at the Mandeville Regional Hospital in Manchester.
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, looks on as retired nurse, Mavis Gregory, receives her first dose of the AstraZeneca coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine on Thursday (March 25), at the Mandeville Regional Hospital in Manchester.

Dr. Tufton Urges Heightened Vigilance
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COVID-19 Update for Thursday, March 25, 2021
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dunstan Bryan, addresses the weekly virtual COVID-19 Conversations press briefing on Tuesday (March 23).
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dunstan Bryan, addresses the weekly virtual COVID-19 Conversations press briefing on Tuesday (March 23).

Over 26,000 Jamaicans Inoculated With First Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine

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First COVID-19 Vaccination Blitz at National Arena from 10:00 A.M to 3:00 P.M. March 27

One caregiver will be allowed with each person aged 75 years and older who goes to the National Arena for the Government’s first coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination Blitz on Saturday, March 27. It will take place between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for elderly persons who have scheduled an appointment. Seventy doctors will be on location with public health nurses and...
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TAJ Adjusts Operations Due to New COVID-19 Measures

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public, that consequent on the recent announcement by the Prime Minister of the increased COVID-19 restrictions, the Tax Authority has been authorized to adjust its closing time to 1:00 pm on Friday, March 26, Thursday, April 1 and Friday, April 9, 2021. This means that all Revenue Service Centres, Tax Offices and the Stamp Office will be open to the public...
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May Pen Examination Depot Closed For Deep Cleaning And Sanitization

The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) advises that it’s May Pen Examination Depot has been temporarily closed for deep cleaning and sanitization today, Thursday, March 25, 2020. Persons requiring the services of the May Pen Depot are therefore encouraged to visit the next nearest depot as is convenient for urgent matters; while persons who are scheduled for testing during the period...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), responds to queries from media personnel during the weekly virtual COVID Conversations press briefing on Tuesday (March 23). Flanking Dr. Tufton are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dunstan Bryan; and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Persons Urged To Protect The Vulnerable Against COVID-19

Jamaicans, especially the younger population, are again being urged to protect the society’s most vulnerable by adhering to the infection prevention and control measures implemented by the Government to control the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the appeal in light of statistics showing that while the younger age cohorts...
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Some of the buses in the fleet of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC).
CoronavirusTransport

JUTC To Provide Reduced Service On Weekends Of Curfew And Easter Holiday Period

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company, JUTC, will be operating a reduced service for essential and frontline staff on the weekends of the curfew and during the Easter holiday period. This follows recent adjustments to the curfew hours by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Corporate Communications Manager Cecil Thoms said “the JUTC will provide normal service during 5am...
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